{"id":194237,"date":"2026-03-07T03:42:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T03:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/194237\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T03:42:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T03:42:08","slug":"plano-symphony-orchestra-to-present-a-night-in-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/194237\/","title":{"rendered":"Plano Symphony Orchestra To Present\u00a0A NIGHT IN PARIS!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Plano Symphony Orchestra resumes its 2025\/2026 season, Music That Matters, with a magical night of music in A Night in Paris!\u00a0on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.\u00a0at St. Andrew Methodist Church.<\/p>\n

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The concert showcases a vibrant range of iconic works, from the sparkling energy of Jacques Offenbach<\/a>‘s Can-Can to the timeless chansons of \u00c9dith Piaf, including La Vie en Rose\u00a0and Sous le Ciel de Paris. Audiences will experience the dramatic intensity of Camille Saint-Sa\u00ebns’s Danse Macabre, the impressionistic beauty of Claude Debussy<\/a>‘s Clair de Lune, and the lush, evocative soundscape of Maurice Ravel<\/a>‘s Daphnis et Chlo\u00e9, Suite No. 2. This unforgettable evening features acclaimed guest soloist Rosana Eckert, whose artistry brings warmth and sophistication to a program celebrating the richness of French music.<\/p>\n

Rounding out the program are beloved orchestral works, including selections from Georges Bizet<\/a>‘s L’Arl\u00e9sienne\u00a0and the exhilarating Le Corsaire Overture\u00a0by Hector Berlioz<\/a>. Together, these masterpieces create a rich musical journey, celebrating the passion, elegance, and enduring artistry of French culture.<\/p>\n

\u201cParis\u2026 the city of light and also great music,\u201d says Maestro H\u00e9ctor Guzm\u00e1n. \u201cThis will be an exciting musical excursion of French music that will certainly transport you to the very city that continues to be a fascinating place to be\u2026 see you there! Merci!\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets range from $33\u2013$95\u00a0and are available through the Plano Symphony Orchestra Box Office at 972-473-7262\u00a0or planosymphony.org<\/a>. $20 student tickets are available in all sections. St. Andrew Methodist Church is located at 5801 W Plano Pkwy in Plano.<\/p>\n

Praised as a world-class artist with an international reputation, Rosana Eckert\u00a0is a versatile vocalist, improviser, songwriter, arranger, and educator. Her performances blend tradition and originality, combining jazz roots with a wide range of influences to create engaging, expressive experiences. Known for her warmth, musicality, and spontaneity, she invites audiences into a dynamic journey that balances virtuosity with heart.<\/p>\n

Eckert has performed and recorded with leading jazz artists including Christian McBride<\/a>, Bobby McFerrin<\/a>, Kenny Wheeler, Marvin Stamm, and the New York Voices<\/a>. She was also featured on \u201cEberhard,\u201d the Grammy Award\u2013winning composition released posthumously by pianist Lyle Mays<\/a> in 2021. As a recording artist, she released her third album, Sailing Home\u00a0(2019), to critical acclaim. Her Brazilian jazz fusion group, Brasuka, followed with A Vida Com Paix\u00e3o\u00a0(2021), earning strong reviews and recognition on several \u201cBest of\u201d lists. She also performs with the Mike Steinel Quintet, using her voice as an instrumental voice shaped by her background on French horn<\/p>\n

A dedicated educator, Eckert is Principal Lecturer of jazz voice at the University of North Texas, where she has helped build a nationally recognized program since 1999. She is also an in-demand clinician, composer, and author, with published arrangements and educational resources used worldwide.<\/p>\n

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